Amendment sought to delete provisions that codify the "fairness doctrine" which required broadcasters to air conflicting views on issues of public importance, and gave authority to the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.

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Amendment Number
267
Description
Amendment sought to delete provisions that codify the "fairness doctrine" which required broadcasters to air conflicting views on issues of public importance, and gave authority to the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.
Purpose
An amendment to delete the provisions in the bill that restores the policy of the "fairness doctrine" in broadcasting by enacting it into law and permiting the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 3, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Oxley amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 261 (Roll no. 263).
Latest Action Time
17:44:08
Submitted Date
Oct 3, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 267 — Informed